Order Flowers

Ordering flowers from our site ensures that your order will reach us or the family in a timely manner, and your gesture of support will remain acknowledged in the Book of Memories for future generations. We only work with local florists so we can maintain the sense of urgency and quality of your selections. We thank you for helping to support the family during their time of need, and will fondly remember your kind gesture.

Every honorably discharged Veteran will receive a FREE FLAG CASE with funeral or cremation arrangements at Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services.

Cremation Services

Types of Cremation Services

There are three basic cremation service choices:

1. Simple cremation
This service includes:

Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the funeral home

Arrangement conference with family to obtain information necessary to secure death certificates, cremation permit and assistance in preparing and submitting obituary to newspaper(s) if desired

The cremation of the deceased

Placing the cremated remains in a selected urn

Giving family the urn containing the cremated remains

Merchandise not included

2. Cremation with Celebration of Life Service
This service includes:

Everything in the Simple Cremation Service above

Assistance in planning and coordinating a public or private Celebration of Life Service

Securing a minister or other person to lead the service

Preparation of a Life Tribute Video DVD to be shown during the service

Assistance in securing musicians or pre-recorded music

Receiving and displaying floral tributes

Greeting and assisting guests

Service direction

Merchandise not included

Viewing not included, but available upon request

3. Traditional Funeral Service Followed by Cremation
This service includes:

Everything in the Cremation with Celebration of Life service above

Embalming, care and preparation of the deceased for public viewing

Public viewing (Includes Recitation of the Rosary for Catholic families)

Use of the Norwood Cremation Casket (rental)

No other merchandise included

What is a Celebration of Life Service?
Every day, we hear stories about how people are struggling to find meaningful ways to honor a loved one who has been cremated. Somehow they think that cremation means there can be no remembrance service, or commemorative event – and that’s simply not true.

A cremation Celebration of Life service simply sets aside time to celebrate the personality and accomplishments of someone you loved. And, it gives comfort and support to those left behind. It can take place prior to the cremation, or afterwards. It can also be part of a scattering ceremony.

Here are some popular places for Celebration of Life services:

Adamson Chapel - formal or informal

Adamson Reception Center - memorial reception

The Family Residence

A Place of Worship

A Neighborhood Clubhouse

A Favorite Restaurant

During a Family Reunion

A Local Park

A Golf Course

A Mountain Cabin

A Favorite Family Vacation Spot

The cremation ceremony you create should be full of experiences: sights, sounds, word, music; good food, and good friends. You could incorporate:

A memorial reception or luncheon

A photo slideshow of your loved one's life

A playlist of favorite songs

A time for guests to come forward to tell stories: they could light a candle before or after the story has been shared.

Scattering the cremated remains during the ceremony

Distributing cremated remains in small containers so that family and guests take a memento to keep.

Placing a small amount of cremated remains in a floatable, biodegradable structure, to be released into water

Arranging for bagpipes or a dove release

Gathering friends for a tree planting, garden or special spot in honor of your loved one

THINK! CREATE! INSPIRE!

At Adamson, we think these three words are important to consider when planning a service of remembrance.

THINK - Most people don't like to think about death, but we believe it is important to think about the kind of service that would best represent your life and provide maximum comfort for those you leave behind.

CREATE - Just as every life is unique, every remembrance service should reflect that uniqueness. Cookie cutter and one-size-fits-all services are no longer providing meaning and often come across as superficial. What would the perfect service for you or your loved one look like? Where would it be held? With a little effort you can create a truly memorable experience for those that attend.

INSPIRE - A well-planned funeral will be inspiring! Hearing stories at a remembrance service about lives well-lived can inspire us all to be better parents, grandparents, co-workers and friends; and can motivate us to make each day count!